Mobile Data Usage While Using FieldEdge

Overview

This article gives a single reference comparison for how much cellular data FieldEdge can use relative to a common maps app, and explains how campaigns can measure their own usage if data caps are a concern.

In one side-by-side measurement, data use was approximately:

App / activity	Approx. data
FieldEdge	5.3 MB
Google Maps (turn-by-turn directions)	6.28 MB

Note: Actual usage varies with list size, time online, map use, and sync activity—treat any published figure as illustrative, not a guarantee for every session.

If you are concerned about data usage

We recommend running a short pilot with a few volunteers. Have them canvass—or simulate part of a typical shift the way they normally would.

How to measure data usage

• iPhone and iPad: See Apple's guide: Use cellular data on your iPhone or iPad.

• Android: See Google Pixel docs: Reduce & manage mobile data usage

Related articles

• Offline capabilities

• Battery usage tips while using FieldEdge

• Canvassing overview